SSA Payment Schedule — April 2026
Last verified
2025-12-30
Official PDF
EN-05-10031-2026
- SSI: Apr 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Social Security (paid on the 3rd): Apr 3, 2026 (Friday)
- Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wednesday): Apr 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wednesday): Apr 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wednesday): Apr 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
If you don’t receive your payment on the expected date, please allow three additional mailing days before contacting Social Security.
Payment dates for April 2026
| Type | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI (1st) | Apr 1, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Social Security (paid on the 3rd) | Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | |
| Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed) | Apr 8, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed) | Apr 15, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed) | Apr 22, 2026 | Wednesday |
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FAQ — April 2026
When is the SSI payment in April 2026?
SSI is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
When is Social Security paid on the 3rd in April 2026?
For people paid on the 3rd (received benefits before May 1997 or get both SS & SSI), the payment date in April 2026 is April 3, 2026.
What are the Wednesday payment dates in April 2026 by birthday group?
If you’re on the Wednesday schedule, April 2026 dates are: 2nd Wednesday (birthdays 1–10): April 8, 2026; 3rd Wednesday (birthdays 11–20): April 15, 2026; 4th Wednesday (birthdays 21–31): April 22, 2026.